Soccer
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Legends of the World Cup: Andrés Iniesta, the illusionist who made history
The only player to conquer three finals: Iniesta scored Spain’s 2010 World Cup winner and collected Man of the Match in football’s biggest games.
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Is this goodbye? Speculation mounts over Pep’s future
Reports claim Pep Guardiola will step down after Sunday’s finale, ending a transformative decade that brought 20 trophies to Manchester City.
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Blues appoint Alonso as sixth manager in four chaotic years
Chelsea gamble on Xabi Alonso redemption arc with 4-year deal. Former Real Madrid boss inherits billion-pound shambles.
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Gunners grind out crucial win to keep title dreams alive
Trossard’s 82nd-minute winner keeps Arsenal’s Premier League title dreams alive after a tense 1-0 victory over West Ham United.
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Anxiety, anticipation as World Cup one-month countdown begins
Anxiety clashes with anticipation as one-month countdown to 2026 World Cup begins amid soaring tickets, Trump tensions and Iran war.
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Iran vows World Cup participation but sets 10 conditions
Iran confirms 2026 World Cup participation but sets 10 conditions, including visa guarantees for players with IRGC military ties.
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PSG hold nerve against Bayern to set up Arsenal finals clash
PSG hold off Bayern Munich fightback to reach second successive Champions League final with 6-5 aggregate victory, setting up Arsenal showdown.
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Premier league clubs haemorrhage money in relentless arms race
Premier League clubs lost $1bn despite record revenues as Chelsea’s £262m loss leads spending frenzy fuelled by transfers and wages.
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Siwelele star Margeman fuels Chiefs transfer speculation at FNB
Siwelele midfielder Grant Margeman’s appearance at FNB Stadium fuels speculation over imminent three-year Kaizer Chiefs transfer deal.
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Salah gamble backfires as Dembele masterclass sinks Liverpool
Dembele double sinks Liverpool as PSG book semi-final spot. Slot’s Salah gamble backfires in 2-0 defeat at Anfield as Reds crash out of Europe.
